outsize

[out-sahyz]

noun

1. an uncommon or irregular size, especially one larger than average.

2. a garment of such a size.

adjective

1. Also outsized being unusually or abnormally large, heavy, extensive, etc..

   a rack of outsize dresses; an outsize puppy; pampering an outsize ego.

outsize

/ ˈaʊtˌsaɪz /

adjective

1. Also: outsized. very large or larger than normal

   outsize tomatoes

noun

1. something outsize, such as a garment or person

2. (modifier) relating to or dealing in outsize clothes

   an outsize shop

Word History and Origins

Origin of outsize¹

First recorded in 1835–45; out- + size ¹

Example Sentences

But frustrations have been growing in Belgrade in recent years over the Kremlin’s outsize influence in the country.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

Given the outsize economic and regulatory influence of the U.S. on the global stage, they thought this hostility was stifling the industry’s development.

Read more on Barron's

Even without manipulation, small floats can cause outsize volatility and leave investors vulnerable to big sales by major stockholders.

Read more on Barron's

Treasurys sparked alarm that the bond market might finally be buckling under the pressure of outsize U.S. borrowing.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

One enduring theme: From the 1860s onward, an outsize share of these office-related innovations emerged in the U.S.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• colossal 
• enormous 
• extensive 
• gargantuan 
• giant 
• gigantic 
• great 
• humongous 
• immense 
• magnificent 
• mammoth 
• massive 
• monstrous 
• monumental 
• towering 
• tremendous 
• vast